The lack of a federal coronavirus strategy will have economic impacts on our state for years to come.
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Maine Voices: To make America truly great again, move toward greater equity
Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.
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Our View: Music, theater venues may not survive the pandemic
Congress must protect these local businesses, which add so much to their communities.
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League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security
Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.
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Our View: Maine’s racial profiling law won’t work without data
If police don’t record the perceived race of the people they stop, there’s no way to tell if bias plays a role.
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Our View: Senate bill would only prolong pain caused by virus
It is more clear than ever that putting economic activity ahead of public health gets us nowhere.
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Maine Voices: Central to creation of DHS, Collins is silent as agency abuses power
The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.
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Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses
Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.
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Our View: Now is no time to give up on COVID-19 measures
As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.
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Commentary: Don’t fall for CMP, Hydro-Quebec climate change claims
The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.